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Intro to Religion in the Ancient World

Intro to Religion in the Ancient World

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Social Studies

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6th - 8th Grade

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Amanda Weyhing

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one main purpose of religion for humans?

To create social divisions among people.
To enforce strict moral codes on individuals.
To promote economic prosperity and wealth.

To explain the world and bring people together

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

  • Match the vocabulary term to its meaning in the context of religion

  • A collection of written tales and texts

  • Beliefs

  • Ideas about life, death and the world

  • Rituals

  • Practices like prayers, ceremonies

  • Sacred Stories

  • A group of people who worship together

  • Community

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the belief that everything in nature has a spirit or life force called?

Totemism
Spiritualism
Naturalism
Animism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: Early humans believed the natural world was filled with spirits and powers.

True

False

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

What role did shamans play in early human groups? (explain in your own words)

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might early humans have performed rituals before hunting or planting?

To celebrate the changing seasons and honor the earth.

To seek favor and ensure success and protection in hunting or planting.

To distract from the dangers of the wilderness and relax the mind.
To create a sense of community and strengthen social bonds.

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

Match each term with its description:

Religious leader-performed ceremonie

  • Priests

Religious building and home of the gods

  • Kings

Important stories of gods and heroes

  • Myths

Political leader- Got power from gods

  • Temples

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